Deuterated agonists and methods of use

ABSTRACT

The present invention is generally directed to deuterated agonists and their methods of use. It is more specifically directed to deuterated alpha-7 nicotinic receptor agonists and their methods of use. In one aspect, the present invention involves compounds of the structure  1 - 34  as shown in FIGS.  1 - 4.  In another aspect, the present invention involves the treatment of a disorder with a compound of the structure  1 - 34  as shown in FIGS.  1 - 4.

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/917,463, filed Dec. 7, 2018, entitled “Deuterated Compounds andMethods of Use”, and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional ApplicationNo. 62/796,811, filed Jan. 25, 2019, entitled “CB and Alpha 7NACHRAgonists”, and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/797,666, filed Jan. 28, 2019, entitled “Deuterated Agonists andMethods of Use”, and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional ApplicationNo. 62/810,212, filed Feb. 25, 2019, entitled “Deuterated Agonists andMethods of Use”, each of which is incorporated-by-reference into thisapplication for all purposes.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is generally directed to deuterated agonists andtheir methods of use. It is more specifically directed to deuteratedalpha-7 nicotinic receptor agonists and their methods of use.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There have been reports of alpha-7 nicotinic receptor agonists. Forinstance, the article “Phase 2 Trial of an Alpha-7 Nicotinic ReceptorAgonist (TC-5619) in Negative and Cognitive Symptoms of Schizophrenia”,Walling et al. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 42(2) June 2015, allegedlyreports the following: “This trial was conducted to test the effects ofan alpha7 nicotinic receptor full agonist, TC-5619, on negative andcognitive symptoms in subjects with schizophrenia. In 64 sites in theUnited States, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Romania, and Serbia, 477outpatients (18-65 years; male 62%; 55% tobacco users) withschizophrenia, treated with a new-generation antipsychotic, wererandomized to 24 weeks of placebo (n=235), TC-5619, 5 mg (n=121), orTC-5619, 50 mg (n=121), administered orally once daily. The primaryefficacy measure was the Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms(SANS) composite score. Key secondary measures were the CogstateSchizophrenia Battery (CSB) composite score and the University ofCalifornia San Diego Performance-Based Skills Assessment-Brief Version(UPSA-B) total score. Secondary measures included: Positive and NegativeSyndrome Scale in Schizophrenia (PANSS) total and subscale scores, SANSdomain scores, CSB item scores, Clinical Global Impression-GlobalImprovement (CGI-I) score, CGI-Severity (CGI-S) score, and SubjectGlobal Impression-Cognition (SGI-Cog) total score. SANS score showed nostatistical benefit for TC-5619 vs placebo at week 24 (5mg, 2-tailedP=0.159; 50mg, P=0.689). Likewise, no scores of CSB, UPSA-B, PANSS,CGI-I, CGI-S, or SGI-Cog favored TC-5619 (P>0.05). Sporadic statisticalbenefit favoring TC-5619 in some of these outcome measures were observedin tobacco users, but these benefits did not show concordance by dose,country, gender, or other relevant measures. TC-5619 was generally welltolerated. These results do not support a benefit of TC-5619 fornegative or cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia.” Abstract.

Despite the reports of alpha-7 nicotinic receptor agonists, there isstill a need in the art for novel compounds and related methods.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In one aspect, the present inventioninvolves compounds of the structure 1-70 and 100-179 as shown in FIGS.1-17.

In another aspect, the present invention involves the treatment of adisorder with a compound of the structure 1-70 and 100-179 as shown inFIGS. 1-17.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an alpha-7 nicotinic agonist (1) and related deuteratedcompounds (2-7).

FIG. 2 shows deuterated alpha-7 nicotinic agonists (8-16).

FIG. 3 shows deuterated alpha-7 nicotinic agonists (17-25).

FIG. 4 shows deuterated alpha-7 nicotinic agonists (26-34).

FIG. 5 shows an alpha-7 nicotinic agonist (35) and related deuteratedcompounds (36-42).

FIG. 6 shows deuterated alpha-7-nicotinic agonists (43-50).

FIG. 7 shows deuterated alpha-7-nicotinic agonists (51-60).

FIG. 8 shows deuterated alpha-7-nicotinic agonists (61-70).

FIGS. 9-14 show various synthetic routes to agonists.

FIGS. 15-17 show various synthetic intermediates for the synthesis ofagonists.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

“Combined Dose” in reference to administration of two or more compounds,refers to the total dose of the two or more compounds provided together.For instance, if a combined dose of a deutero cannabidiol and a deuterotetrahydrocannabinol ranges from 10 mg to 100 mg, then the provided massof deutero cannabidiol and deutero tetrahydrocannabinol added togetherranges from 10 mg to 100 mg.

“Other Suitable Index” or “Other Suitable Measure” refers to anotherindex, rating system, or scale that measures benefit of treatment for aparticular disease state (e.g., anxiety, depression).

“Non-Deutero” or “Non-Deuterium Enriched” in reference to a compoundmeans that the compound has a naturally occurring isotopic abundance ofprotium, deuterium and tritium where a hydrogen atom is present. Forinstance, the hydrogen atoms in a non-deutero or non-deuterium enrichedcannabidiol have a naturally occurring isotopic abundance (i.e., greaterthan 99 percent, or approximately 99.98, percent protium, and less than1 percent, or approximately 0.02 percent, deuterium).

The compounds of the present invention include deuterium in an amountthat is more than expected from isotopic abundance. This deuteriumenrichment can be shown by inclusion of “D” in a chemical structure.Typically, in the case of deuterium enrichment, the amount of deuterium(e.g., where “D” is indicated), as opposed to protium or tritium, ismore than 20 percent, more than 30 percent, more than 40 percent, morethan 50 percent, more than 60 percent, more than 70 percent, more than80 percent, more than 90 percent or more than 95 percent.

The present invention provides deuterated alpha-7 nicotinic receptoragonists. In reference to FIG. 1: Compound 1—R₁ to R₂₈ are independently“H” or “D”, where at least one of the substituents is “D”. Compound 2—R₁to R₂₈ are independently “H” or “D”, where at least one of thesubstituents is “D”. Compound 3—R₁₄ is “H” or “D”.

In reference to FIG. 5: Compound 3—R₁ to R₂₉ are independently “H” or“D”, where at least one of the substituents is “D”. Compound 36—R₁ toR₂₉ are independently “H” or “D”, where at least one of the substituentsis “D”.

In reference to FIG. 7: Compound 51—R₃₀-R₄₃ are independently “H” or“D”, where at least one of the substituents is “D”. Compound 52—R₃₀-R₄₃are independently “H” or “D”, where at least one of the substituents is“D”.

In reference to FIG. 8: Compound 61—R₃₀-R₃₈ and R₄₁-R₄₃ areindependently “H” or “D”, where at least one of the substituents is “D”.Compound 52—R₃₀-R₃₈ and R₄₁-R₄₃ are independently “H” or “D”, where atleast one of the substituents is “D”.

Compounds of the present invention can be used to treat a variety ofdisorders, including, without limitation, the following: pain;hyperalgesia; allodynia; inflammatory hyperalgesia; neuropathichyperalgesia; acute nociception; osteoporosis; multiplesclerosis-related spacicity; autoimmune disorders; allergic reactions;CNS inflammation; atherosclerosis; age-related macular degeneration;cough; leukemia; lymphoma; CNS tumors; prostate cancer; Alzheimer'sdisease; dementia; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Parkinson's disease;osteoarthritis; gastrointestinal motility.

For instance, where the compound is a deuterated cannabidiol (i.e.,cannabidiol where one or more hydrogen atoms has been replaced by adeuterium atom, e.g., compounds 1-34), it can be used for at least thefollowing disorders: anxiety; bipolar depression; Sturge-Weber syndrome;Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence Seizures; Graft Versus HostDisease; Prader-Willi Syndrome; Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; Crohn'sDisease; Ulcerative Colitis; Inflammatory Bowel Disease; RefractoryInfantile Spasms; Dravet Syndrome; Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; ChronicPain; Schizophrenia; Atherosclerosis; Multiple Sclerosis;Osteoarthritis; and Dystonia. For such use, the dose, as compared tonon-deutero cannabidiol, is typically at least 5 percent, 10 percent, 15percent, 20 percent, or 25 percent less while providing the same orsimilar therapeutic benefit.

For instance: when used to treat anxiety, a deuterated cannabidioltincture of a concentration of 4.45 mg/ml or less can be provided tochange symptoms as measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory; when used asan adjunct for bipolar depression, a deuterated cannabidiol can beprovided as an oral formulation at a dose of less than 275, 250, 225 or200 mg/day to observe a change in the Montgomery-Asberg DepressionRating Scale; when used to treat Sturge-Weber syndrome, a deuteratedcannabidiol in an oral formulation can be given at a dose of 1 mg/kg/dayto 20 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in seizure frequency; when usedto treat Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence Seizures, a deuteratedcannabidiol in oral formulation can be given at a dose of 15 mg/kg/dayto 35 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in Absence Seizure Countsassessed by Video-electroencephalogram; when used to treat Graft VersusHost Disease, a deuterated cannabidiol in oral formulation can be givenat a dose less than 7.5 mg twice daily to observe a reduction in thepercentage of patients with acute GVHD; when used to treat Prader-WilliSyndrome, a deuterated cannabidiol in oral formulation can be given at adose less than 15 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in months to walkingand/or months to talking; when used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease(e.g., Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, a deuterated cannabidiol inoral formulation can be given at a dose less than 4 mg twice daily toobserve a reduction in Crohn's Disease Activity Index; when used totreat Refractory Infantile Spasms, a deuterated cannabidiol in oralformulation can be given at a dose less than 7.5 mg/kg to 35 mg/kg twicea day to observe a reduction of spasms and/or hypsarrythmia as confirmedby video-electroencephalogram; when used to treat Dravet Syndrome, adeuterated cannabidiol in oral formulation can be given at a dose lessthan 7.5 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in the frequency oftonic-clonic, clonic and focal seizures with motor components; when usedto treat Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a deuterated cannabidiol in oralformulation can be given at a dose less than 7.5 mg/kg/day to observe areduction in frequency of motor seizures involving the trunk orextremities; when used to treat chronic pain, a deuterated cannabidiolin oral formulation can be given at a dose less than 150 mg twice a dayto observe pain relief; when used to treat schizophrenia, a deuteratedcannabidiol in oral formulation can be given at a dose less than 150 mgtwice a day to observe a beneficial change in the Positive and NegativeSyndrome Scale; when used to treat Multiple Sclerosis, a deuteratedcannabidiol in oral formulation can be given at a dose less than 1.5 mgto 100 mg daily to observe a reduction in VAS scores; when used to treatOsteoarthritis, a deuterated cannabidiol in oral formulation can begiven at a dose less than 150 mg twice a day to observe a reduction intransient joint inflammation and/or MIA-induced joint pain; when used totreat Dystonia, a deuterated cannabidiol in oral formulation can begiven at a dose less than 75 mg to 500 mg/day to observe a reduction indystonic symptoms. Typically, when the deuterated cannabidiol isadministered through an inhalation route (compound in vapor or aerosol),the doses noted above can be reduced by at least 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60,70 or 80 percent.

For instance, where the compound is a deuterated tetrahydrocannabinol(i.e., tetrahydrocannabinol where one or more hydrogen atoms has beenreplaced by a deuterium atom, e.g., compounds 35-50), it can be used forat least the following disorders: anxiety; glaucoma; insomnia; lowappetite; muscle spasticity; nausea and pain. For such use, the dose, ascompared to non-deutero tetrahydrocannabinol, is typically at least 5percent, 10 percent, 15 percent, 20 percent, or 25 percent less whileproviding the same or similar therapeutic benefit.

Where the deuterated tetrahydrocannabinol is taken orally, the dosetaken is typically between about 1 mg and about 250 mg. In certaincases, the dose is between about 1 mg and about 200 mg, about 1 mg andabout 150 mg, about 1 mg and about 100 mg, about 1 mg and about 75 mg,about 1 mg and about 50 mg, about 1 mg and about 25 mg, about 1 mg andabout 10 mg. Where the deuterated tetrahydrocannabinol is taken throughinhalation (e.g., vaping/smoking), the dose is typically between 1 mgand 100 mg. In certain cases, the dose is between about 1 mg and about75 mg, about 1 mg and about 50 mg, about 1 mg and about 25 mg, about 1mg and about 10 mg, about 1 mg and about 5 mg.

In certain cases, a composition comprising at least one deuteratedcannabidiol and at least one deuterated tetrahydrocannabinol isadministered/taken to/by a person who has one of the followingdisorders: anxiety; bipolar depression; Sturge-Weber syndrome;Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence Seizures; Graft Versus HostDisease; Prader-Willi Syndrome; Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; Crohn'sDisease; Ulcerative Colitis; Inflammatory Bowel Disease; RefractoryInfantile Spasms; Dravet Syndrome; Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; ChronicPain; Schizophrenia; Atherosclerosis; Multiple Sclerosis;Osteoarthritis; Glaucoma; Insomnia; Nausea; and Dystonia. In thesecases, the activity of the at least one deuterated cannabidiol and atleast one deuterated tetrahydrocannabinol is synergistic.

In certain cases, a composition comprising at least one deuteratedcannabidiol and at least one non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinolis administered/taken to/by a person who has one of the followingdisorders: anxiety; bipolar depression; Sturge-Weber syndrome;Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence Seizures; Graft Versus HostDisease; Prader-Willi Syndrome; Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; Crohn'sDisease; Ulcerative Colitis; Inflammatory Bowel Disease; RefractoryInfantile Spasms; Dravet Syndrome; Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; ChronicPain; Schizophrenia; Atherosclerosis; Multiple Sclerosis;Osteoarthritis; Glaucoma; Insomnia; Nausea; and Dystonia. In thesecases, the activity of the at least one deuterated cannabidiol and atleast one non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol is synergistic.

Where the compound is a deuterated nicotine (i.e., nicotine where one ormore hydrogen atoms has been replaced by a deuterium atom, e.g.,compounds 51-60), it can be used for at least the following disorders:depression; PTSD; schizophrenia; Alzheimer's disease; Parkinson'sdisease; pain; weight control; and, ulcerative colitis. For such use,the dose, as compared to non-deutero nicotine, is typically at least 5percent, 10 percent, 15 percent, 20 percent, or 25 percent less whileproviding the same or similar therapeutic benefit.

Where the deuterated nicotine is taken via buccal or sublingualadministration, the dose taken is typically between about 1 mg and about250 mg. In certain cases, the dose is between about 1 mg and about 200mg, about 1 mg and about 150 mg, about 1 mg and about 100 mg, about 1 mgand about 75 mg, about 1 mg and about 50 mg, about 1 mg and about 25 mg,about 1 mg and about 10 mg. Where the deuterated nicotine is taken viapatch, the dose taken is typically between about 1 mg and about 250 mg.In certain cases, the dose is between about 1 mg and about 200 mg, about1 mg and about 150 mg, about 1 mg and about 100 mg, about 1 mg and about75 mg, about 1 mg and about 50 mg, about 1 mg and about 25 mg, about 1mg and about 10 mg. Where the deuterated nicotine is taken throughinhalation (e.g., vaping/smoking), the dose taken is between about 1 mgand about 250 mg. In certain cases, the dose is between about 1 mg andabout 200 mg, about 1 mg and about 150 mg, about 1 mg and about 100 mg,about 1 mg and about 75 mg, about 1 mg and about 50 mg, about 1 mg andabout 25 mg, about 1 mg and about 10 mg.

Where the compound is a deuterated cotinine (i.e., cotinine where one ormore hydrogen atoms has been replaced by a deuterium atom, e.g.,compounds 61-70), it can be used for at least the following disorders:depression; PTSD; schizophrenia; Alzheimer's disease; Parkinson'sdisease; pain; weight control; and, ulcerative colitis. For such use,the dose, as compared to non-deutero cotinine, is typically at least 5percent, 10 percent, 15 percent, 20 percent, or 25 percent less whileproviding the same or similar therapeutic benefit.

Where the deuterated cotinine is taken via buccal or sublingualadministration, the dose taken is typically between about 1 mg and about250 mg. In certain cases, the dose is between about 1 mg and about 200mg, about 1 mg and about 150 mg, about 1 mg and about 100 mg, about 1 mgand about 75 mg, about 1 mg and about 50 mg, about 1 mg and about 25 mg,about 1 mg and about 10 mg. Where the deuterated cotinine is taken viapatch, the dose taken is typically between about 1 mg and about 250 mg.In certain cases, the dose is between about 1 mg and about 200 mg, about1 mg and about 150 mg, about 1 mg and about 100 mg, about 1 mg and about75 mg, about 1 mg and about 50 mg, about 1 mg and about 25 mg, about 1mg and about 10 mg. Where the deuterated cotinine is taken throughinhalation (e.g., vaping/smoking), the dose taken is between about 1 mgand about 250 mg. In certain cases, the dose is between about 1 mg andabout 200 mg, about 1 mg and about 150 mg, about 1 mg and about 100 mg,about 1 mg and about 75 mg, about 1 mg and about 50 mg, about 1 mg andabout 25 mg, about 1 mg and about 10 mg.

In certain cases, a composition comprising at least one deuteratednicotine and at least one deuterated cotinine is administered/takento/by a person who has one of the following disorders: depression; PTSD;schizophrenia; Alzheimer's disease; Parkinson's disease; pain; weightcontrol; and, ulcerative colitis. In these cases, the activity of the atleast one deuterated nicotine and at least one deuterated cotinine issynergistic.

In certain cases, a composition comprising at least one deuteratednicotine and at least one non-deuterium enriched cotinine isadministered/taken to/by a person who who has one of the followingdisorders: depression; PTSD; schizophrenia; Alzheimer's disease;Parkinson's disease; pain; weight control; and, ulcerative colitis. Inthese cases, the activity of the at least one deuterated nicotine and atleast one non-deuterium enriched cotinine is synergistic.

In certain cases, a composition comprising at least one deuteratedcannabidiol and at least one deuterated nicotine is administered/takento/by a person who has one of the following disorders: anxiety; bipolardepression; Sturge-Weber syndrome; Treatment-Resistant Childhood AbsenceSeizures; Graft Versus Host Disease; Prader-Willi Syndrome;Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; Crohn's Disease; Ulcerative Colitis;Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Refractory Infantile Spasms; DravetSyndrome; Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; Chronic Pain; Schizophrenia;Atherosclerosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Osteoarthritis; Glaucoma; Insomnia;Nausea; and Dystonia. In these cases, the activity of the at least onedeuterated cannabidiol and at least one deuterated nicotine issynergistic.

In certain cases, a composition comprising at least one deuteratedcannabidiol and at least one non-deuterium enriched nicotine isadministered/taken to/by a person who has one of the followingdisorders: anxiety; bipolar depression; Sturge-Weber syndrome;Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence Seizures; Graft Versus HostDisease; Prader-Willi Syndrome; Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; Crohn'sDisease; Ulcerative Colitis; Inflammatory Bowel Disease; RefractoryInfantile Spasms; Dravet Syndrome; Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; ChronicPain; Schizophrenia; Atherosclerosis; Multiple Sclerosis;Osteoarthritis; Glaucoma; Insomnia; Nausea; and Dystonia. In thesecases, the activity of the at least one deuterated cannabidiol and atleast one non-deuterium enriched nicotine is synergistic.

In certain cases, a composition comprising at least one deuteratedcannabidiol and at least one deuterated cotinine is administered/takento/by a person who has one of the following disorders: anxiety; bipolardepression; Sturge-Weber syndrome; Treatment-Resistant Childhood AbsenceSeizures; Graft Versus Host Disease; Prader-Willi Syndrome;Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; Crohn's Disease; Ulcerative Colitis;Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Refractory Infantile Spasms; DravetSyndrome; Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; Chronic Pain; Schizophrenia;Atherosclerosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Osteoarthritis; Glaucoma; Insomnia;Nausea; and Dystonia. In these cases, the activity of the at least onedeuterated cannabidiol and at least one deuterated cotinine issynergistic.

In certain cases, a composition comprising at least one deuteratedcannabidiol and at least one non-deuterium enriched cotinine isadministered/taken to/by a person who has one of the followingdisorders: anxiety; bipolar depression; Sturge-Weber syndrome;Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence Seizures; Graft Versus HostDisease; Prader-Willi Syndrome; Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; Crohn'sDisease; Ulcerative Colitis; Inflammatory Bowel Disease; RefractoryInfantile Spasms; Dravet Syndrome; Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; ChronicPain; Schizophrenia; Atherosclerosis; Multiple Sclerosis;Osteoarthritis; Glaucoma; Insomnia; Nausea; and Dystonia. In thesecases, the activity of the at least one deuterated cannabidiol and atleast one non-deuterium enriched cotinine is synergistic.

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Examples of synthetic routes to deteurated cannabidiols are shown inFIGS. 9-14, with certain synthetic intermediates shown in FIG. 15.Deuterated tetrahydrocannabinols can be made, for example, fromdeuterated cannabidiols. See U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2004/0143126 (Webster etal.). Examples of intermediates for the synthesis of deuterated nicotineare shown in FIGS. 16-17. For one synthetic route for nicotine, SeeHuang, et al., J Heterocycl. Chem. 2009 Nov. 6; 46(6): 1252-1258.Deuterated cotinine can be made, for example, from deuterated nicotine.See Tsujino et al., Agric. Biol. Chem., 43(4), 871-872, 1979. Thepreceding articles are incorporated-by-reference into this document forall purposes.

The following are examples of combination compositions:

-   -   1. A composition comprising at least one of compound 3, 4, 5, 6,        or 7. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the        amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium,        is more than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a        colorant and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1        mg of the at least one compound.    -   2. A composition comprising at least one of compound 8, 9, 10,        11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16.

For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount ofdeuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant and/orflavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the at least onecompound. 3. A composition comprising at least one of compound 17, 18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 or 25. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” isindicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium ortritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes acolorant and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg ofthe at least one compound.

-   -   4. A composition comprising at least one of compound 26, 27, 28,        29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34. For the deuterated compounds (where        “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   5. A composition comprising at least one of compound 37, 38, 39,        40, 41 or 42. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   6. A composition comprising at least one of compound 43, 44, 45,        46, 47, 48, 49 or 50. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   7. A composition comprising at least one of compound 53, 54, 55,        56, 57, 58, 59 or 60. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   8. A composition comprising at least one of compound 63, 64, 65,        66, 67, 68, 69 or 70. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   9. A composition comprising compound 3 and compound 37. A        composition comprising compound 3 and compound 38. A composition        comprising compound 3 and compound 39. A composition comprising        compound 3 and compound 40. A composition comprising compound 3        and compound 41. A composition comprising compound 3 and        compound 42. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. For the deuterated        compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium        present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70        percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant and/or        flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the at        least one compound.    -   10. A composition comprising compound 4 and compound 37. A        composition comprising compound 4 and compound 38. A composition        comprising compound and compound 39. A composition comprising        compound 4 and compound 40. A composition comprising compound 4        and compound 41. A composition comprising compound 4 and        compound 42. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   11. A composition comprising compound 5 and compound 37. A        composition comprising compound 5 and compound 38. A composition        comprising compound 5 and compound 39. A composition comprising        compound 5 and compound 40. A composition comprising compound 5        and compound 41. A composition comprising compound 5 and        compound 42. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   12. A composition comprising compound 6 and compound 37. A        composition comprising compound 6 and compound 38. A composition        comprising compound 6 and compound 39. A composition comprising        compound 6 and compound 40. A composition comprising compound 6        and compound 41. A composition comprising compound 6 and        compound 42. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   13. A composition comprising compound 7 and compound 37. A        composition comprising compound 7 and compound 38. A composition        comprising compound 7 and compound 39. A composition comprising        compound 7 and compound 40. A composition comprising compound 7        and compound 41. A composition comprising compound 7 and        compound 42. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   14. A composition comprising compound 53 and compound 63. A        composition comprising compound 53 and compound 64. A        composition comprising compound 53 and compound 65. A        composition comprising compound 53 and compound 66. A        composition comprising compound 53 and compound 67. A        composition comprising compound 53 and compound 68. A        composition comprising compound 53 and compound 69. A        composition comprising compound 53 and compound 70. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   15. A composition comprising compound 54 and compound 63. A        composition comprising compound 54 and compound 64. A        composition comprising compound 54 and compound 65. A        composition comprising compound 54 and compound 66. A        composition comprising compound 54 and compound 67. A        composition comprising compound 54 and compound 68. A        composition comprising compound 54 and compound 69. A        composition comprising compound 54 and compound 70. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   16. A composition comprising compound 55 and compound 63. A        composition comprising compound 55 and compound 64. A        composition comprising compound 55 and compound 65. A        composition comprising compound 55 and compound 66. A        composition comprising compound 55 and compound 67. A        composition comprising compound 55 and compound 68. A        composition comprising compound 55 and compound 69. A        composition comprising compound 55 and compound 70. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   17. A composition comprising compound 56 and compound 63. A        composition comprising compound 56 and compound 64. A        composition comprising compound 56 and compound 65. A        composition comprising compound 56 and compound 66. A        composition comprising compound 56 and compound 67. A        composition comprising compound 56 and compound 68. A        composition comprising compound 56 and compound 69. A        composition comprising compound 56 and compound 70. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   18. A composition comprising compound 57 and compound 63. A        composition comprising compound 57 and compound 64. A        composition comprising compound 57 and compound 65. A        composition comprising compound 57 and compound 66. A        composition comprising compound 57 and compound 67. A        composition comprising compound 57 and compound 68. A        composition comprising compound 57 and compound 69. A        composition comprising compound 57 and compound 70. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   19. A composition comprising compound 58 and compound 63. A        composition comprising compound 58 and compound 64. A        composition comprising compound 58 and compound 65. A        composition comprising compound 58 and compound 66. A        composition comprising compound 58 and compound 67. A        composition comprising compound 58 and compound 68. A        composition comprising compound 58 and compound 69. A        composition comprising compound 58 and compound 70. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   20. A composition comprising compound 59 and compound 63. A        composition comprising compound 59 and compound 64. A        composition comprising compound 59 and compound 65. A        composition comprising compound 59 and compound 66. A        composition comprising compound 59 and compound 67. A        composition comprising compound 59 and compound 68. A        composition comprising compound 59 and compound 69. A        composition comprising compound 59 and compound 70. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   21. A composition comprising compound 60 and compound 63. A        composition comprising compound 60 and compound 64. A        composition comprising compound 60 and compound 65. A        composition comprising compound 60 and compound 66. A        composition comprising compound 60 and compound 67. A        composition comprising compound 60 and compound 68. A        composition comprising compound 60 and compound 69. A        composition comprising compound 60 and compound 70. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   22. A composition comprising compound 3 and non-deuterium        enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound        4 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 5 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound 6 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 7 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   23. A composition comprising compound 8 and non-deuterium        enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound        9 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 10 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound 11 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 12 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound 13 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 14 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound 15 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 16 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   24. A composition comprising compound 17 and non-deuterium        enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound        18 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A        composition comprising compound 19 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound 20 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 21 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound 22 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 23 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound 24 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 25 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   25. A composition comprising compound 26 and non-deuterium        enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound        27 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A        composition comprising compound 28 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound 29 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 30 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound 31 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 32 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition comprising compound 33 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol. A composition        comprising compound 34 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition        optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition        comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   26. A composition comprising compound 37 and non-deuterium        enriched cannabidiol. A composition comprising compound 38 and        non-deuterium enriched cannabidiol. A composition comprising        compound 39 and non-deuterium enriched cannabidiol. A        composition comprising compound 40 and non-deuterium enriched        cannabidiol. A composition comprising compound 41 and        non-deuterium enriched cannabidiol. A composition comprising        compound 42 and non-deuterium enriched cannabidiol. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   27. A composition comprising compound 43 and non-deuterium        enriched cannabidiol. A composition comprising compound 44 and        non-deuterium enriched cannabidiol. A composition comprising        compound 45 and non-deuterium enriched cannabidiol. A        composition comprising compound 46 and non-deuterium enriched        cannabidiol. A composition comprising compound 47 and        non-deuterium enriched cannabidiol. A composition comprising        compound 48 and non-deuterium enriched cannabidiol. A        composition comprising compound 49 and non-deuterium enriched        cannabidiol. A composition comprising compound 50 and        non-deuterium enriched cannabidiol. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent. The        composition optionally includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The        composition comprises at least 1 mg of the at least one        compound.    -   28. A composition comprising compound 53 and non-deuterium        enriched cotinine. A composition comprising compound 54 and        non-deuterium enriched cotinine. A composition comprising        compound 55 and non-deuterium enriched cotinine. A composition        comprising compound 56 and non-deuterium enriched cotinine. A        composition comprising compound 57 and non-deuterium enriched        cotinine. A composition comprising compound 58 and non-deuterium        enriched cotinine. A composition comprising compound 59 and        non-deuterium enriched cotinine. A composition comprising        compound 60 and non-deuterium enriched cotinine. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   29. A composition comprising compound 63 and non-deuterium        enriched nicotine. A composition comprising compound 64 and        non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A composition comprising        compound 65 and non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A composition        comprising compound 66 and non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A        composition comprising compound 67 and non-deuterium enriched        nicotine. A composition comprising compound 68 and non-deuterium        enriched nicotine. A composition comprising compound 69 and        non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A composition comprising        compound 70 and non-deuterium enriched nicotine. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.    -   30. A composition comprising compound 3 and non-deuterium        enriched nicotine. A composition comprising compound 4 and        non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A composition comprising        compound 5 and non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A composition        comprising compound 6 and non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A        composition comprising compound 7 and non-deuterium enriched        nicotine. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent. The composition optionally        includes a colorant and/or flavorant. The composition comprises        at least 1 mg of the at least one compound.    -   31. A composition comprising compound 8 and non-deuterium        enriched nicotine. A composition comprising compound 9 and        non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A composition comprising        compound 10 and non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A composition        comprising compound 11 and non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A        composition comprising compound 12 and non-deuterium enriched        nicotine. A composition comprising compound 13 and non-deuterium        enriched nicotine. A composition comprising compound 14 and        non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A composition comprising        compound 15 and non-deuterium enriched nicotine. A composition        comprising compound 16 and non-deuterium enriched nicotine. For        the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent. The composition optionally includes a colorant        and/or flavorant. The composition comprises at least 1 mg of the        at least one compound.

The following are examples of methods:

-   -   1. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        of compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a dose ranging from 1        mg/day to 275 mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms        as measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory or another suitable        measure, wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound is        provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the        dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same        effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   2. A method of treating depression, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        of compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a dose ranging from 1        mg/day to 275 mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms        as measured by the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or        another suitable measure, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   3. A method of treating Sturge-Weber syndrome, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a        dose of 0.1 mg/kg/day to 20 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in        seizure frequency, wherein the effect provided by the deutero        compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less        than the dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce        the same effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   4. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4,        5, 6 or 7 at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe        a reduction in Absence Seizure Counts assessed by        Video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure, wherein        the effect provided by the deutero compound is provided at a        dose that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same        non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect.    -   5. A method of treating Graft Versus Host Disease, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 at a        dose ranging from 1.0 mg twice daily to 7.5 mg twice daily to        observe a reduction in percentage of patients with acute GVHD,        wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound is provided        at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the        same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect. For        the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   6. A method of treating Prader-Willi Syndrome, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 15 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in months to walking and/or months to talking, wherein        the effect provided by the deutero compound is provided at a        dose that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same        non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   7. A method of treating Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a        dose of 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in        seizures, wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound is        provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the        dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same        effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   8. A method of treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chron's        Disease or Ulcerative Colitis), wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a dose ranging from 1 mg        twice daily to 4 mg twice daily to observe a reduction in        Crohn's Disease Activity Index or other suitable measure,        wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound is provided        at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the        same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect. For        the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   9. A method of treating Refractory Infantile Spasms, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg to 35 mg/kg twice a day to observe a        reduction of spasms and/or hypsarrythmia as confirmed by        video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure, wherein        the effect provided by the deutero compound is provided at a        dose that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same        non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   10. A method of treating Dravet Syndrome, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a dose ranging        from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 7.5 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in        the frequency of tonic-colonic, clonic and focal seizures with        motor components, wherein the effect provided by the deutero        compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less        than the dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce        the same effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   11. A method of treating Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 7.5 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in frequency of motor seizures involving the trunk or        extremities, wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound        is provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the        dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same        effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   12. A method of treating Chronic Pain, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a dose ranging        from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a day to observe pain        relief, wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound is        provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the        dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same        effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   13. A method of treating Schizophrenia, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a dose ranging        from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a day to observe a        beneficial change in the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale or        other suitable measure, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   14. A method of treating Atherosclerosis, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a dose ranging        from 1 mg twice a day 150 mg twice a day, wherein the effect        provided by the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is        at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero        compound needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated        compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium        present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70        percent.    -   15. A method of treating Multiple Sclerosis, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a dose ranging        from 1.0 mg to 100 mg daily to observe a reduction in VAS scores        or other suitable measure, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   16. A method of treating Osteoarthritis, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a dose ranging        from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a day to observe a        reduction in transient joint inflammation and/or MIA-induced        joint pain, wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound        is provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the        dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same        effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   17. A method of treating Dystonia, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 at a dose ranging from 1 mg to        500 mg/day to observe a reduction in dystonic symptoms, wherein        the effect provided by the deutero compound is provided at a        dose that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same        non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   18. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        of compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,        21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34 at a        dose ranging from 1 mg/day to 275 mg/day to provide a beneficial        change in symptoms as measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory or        other suitable measure, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   19. A method of treating depression, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more of compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,        18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33        or 34 at a dose ranging from 1 mg/day to 275 mg/day to provide a        beneficial change in symptoms as measured by the        Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or other suitable        measure, wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound is        provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the        dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same        effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   20. A method of treating Sturge-Weber syndrome, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,        15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,        31, 32, 33 or 34 at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg/day to 20 mg/kg/day to        observe a reduction in seizure frequency, wherein the effect        provided by the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is        at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero        compound needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated        compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium        present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70        percent.    -   21. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more compounds 8, 9, 10,        11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,        27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34 at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg/day to        35 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in Absence Seizure Counts        assessed by Video-electroencephalogram or other suitable        measure, wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound is        provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the        dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same        effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   22. A method of treating Graft Versus Host Disease, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,        15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,        31, 32, 33 or 34 at a dose ranging from 1 mg twice daily to 7.5        mg twice daily to observe a reduction in percentage of patients        with acute GVHD, wherein the effect provided by the deutero        compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less        than the dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce        the same effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   23. A method of treating Prader-Willi Syndrome, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,        15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,        31, 32, 33 or 34 at a dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 15        mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in months to walking and/or        months to talking, wherein the effect provided by the deutero        compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less        than the dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce        the same effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   24. A method of treating Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,        15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,        31, 32, 33 or 34 at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to        observe a reduction in seizures, wherein the effect provided by        the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   25. A method of treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chron's        Disease or Ulcerative Colitis), wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,        22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34 at a dose        ranging from 1 mg twice daily to 4 mg twice daily to observe a        reduction in Crohn's Disease Activity Index or other suitable        measure, wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound is        provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the        dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same        effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   26. A method of treating Refractory Infantile Spasms, wherein        the method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,        15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,        31, 32, 33 or 34 at a dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg to 35 mg/kg        twice a day to observe a reduction of spasms and/or        hypsarrythmia as confirmed by video-electroencephalogram or        other suitable measure, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   27. A method of treating Dravet Syndrome, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,        19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34        at a dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day 7.5 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in the frequency of tonic-colonic, clonic and focal        seizures with motor components, wherein the effect provided by        the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   28. A method of treating Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,        15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,        31, 32, 33 or 34 at a dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 7.5        mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in frequency of motor seizures        involving the trunk or extremities, wherein the effect provided        by the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least        10 percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   29. A method of treating Chronic Pain, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,        19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34        at a dose ranging from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a day to        observe pain relief, wherein the effect provided by the deutero        compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less        than the dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce        the same effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   30. A method of treating Schizophrenia, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,        19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34        at a dose ranging from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a day to        observe a beneficial change in the Positive and Negative        Syndrome Scale or other suitable measure, wherein the effect        provided by the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is        at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero        compound needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated        compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium        present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70        percent.    -   31. A method of treating Atherosclerosis, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,        19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34        at a dose ranging from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a day,        wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound is provided        at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the        same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect. For        the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   32. A method of treating Multiple Sclerosis, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,        19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34        at a dose ranging from 1.0 mg to 100 mg daily to observe a        reduction in VAS scores or other suitable measure, wherein the        effect provided by the deutero compound is provided at a dose        that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same        non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   33. A method of treating Osteoarthritis, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,        19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34        at a dose ranging from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a day to        observe a reduction in transient joint inflammation and/or        MIA-induced joint pain, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   34. A method of treating Dystonia, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,        22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34 at a dose        ranging from 1 mg to 500 mg/day to observe a reduction in        dystonic symptoms, wherein the effect provided by the deutero        compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less        than the dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce        the same effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   35. A method of treating anxiety, wherein , wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 or 42 at a dose        ranging between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by        the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   36. A method of treating glaucoma, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 or 42 at a dose ranging        between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   37. A method of treating insomnia, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 or 42 at a dose ranging        between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   38. A method of treating low appetite, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 or 42 at a dose        ranging between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by        the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   39. A method of treating muscle spasticity, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 or 42 at a dose        ranging between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by        the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   40. A method of treating nausea, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 or 42 at a dose ranging        between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   41. A method of treating pain, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 or 42 at a dose ranging        between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   42. A method of treating anxiety, wherein , wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50 at a dose        ranging between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by        the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   43. A method of treating glaucoma, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50 at a dose ranging        between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   44. A method of treating insomnia, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50 at a dose ranging        between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   45. A method of treating low appetite, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50 at a dose        ranging between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by        the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   46. A method of treating muscle spasticity, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of        one or more compounds 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50 at a dose        ranging between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by        the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   47. A method of treating nausea, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50 at a dose ranging        between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   48. A method of treating pain, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of one or more        compounds 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50 at a dose ranging        between 1 mg and 100 mg, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   49. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 3 and compound 37, or compound 3        and compound 38, or compound 3 and compound 39, or compound 3        and compound 40, or compound 3 and compound 41, or compound 3        and compound 42, or compound 3 and compound 43, or compound 3        and compound 44, or compound 3 and compound 45, or compound 3        and compound 46, or compound 3 and compound 47, or compound 3        and compound 48, or compound 3 and compound 49, or compound 3        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Beck Anxiety Inventory or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   50. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 4 and compound 37, or compound 4        and compound 38, or compound 4 and compound 39, or compound 4        and compound 40, or compound 4 and compound 41, or compound 4        and compound 42, or compound 4 and compound 43, or compound 4        and compound 44, or compound 4 and compound 45, or compound 4        and compound 46, or compound 4 and compound 47, or compound 4        and compound 48, or compound 4 and compound 49, or compound 4        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Beck Anxiety Inventory or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   51. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 5 and compound 37, or compound 5        and compound 38, or compound 5 and compound 39, or compound 5        and compound 40, or compound 5 and compound 41, or compound 5        and compound 42, or compound 5 and compound 43, or compound 5        and compound 44, or compound 5 and compound 45, or compound 5        and compound 46, or compound 5 and compound 47, or compound 5        and compound 48, or compound 5 and compound 49, or compound 5        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Beck Anxiety Inventory or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   52. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 6 and compound 37, or compound 6        and compound 38, or compound 6 and compound 39, or compound 6        and compound 40, or compound 6 and compound 41, or compound 6        and compound 42, or compound 6 and compound 43, or compound 6        and compound 44, or compound 6 and compound 45, or compound 6        and compound 46, or compound 6 and compound 47, or compound 6        and compound 48, or compound 6 and compound 49, or compound 6        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Beck Anxiety Inventory or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   53. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 7 and compound 37, or compound 7        and compound 38, or compound 7 and compound 39, or compound 7        and compound 40, or compound 7 and compound 41, or compound 7        and compound 42, or compound 7 and compound 43, or compound 7        and compound 44, or compound 7 and compound 45, or compound 7        and compound 46, or compound 7 and compound 47, or compound 7        and compound 48, or compound 7 and compound 49, or compound 7        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Beck Anxiety Inventory or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   54. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 9 and compound 37, or compound 9        and compound 38, or compound 9 and compound 39, or compound 9        and compound 40, or compound 9 and compound 41, or compound 9        and compound 42, or compound 9 and compound 43, or compound 9        and compound 44, or compound 9 and compound 45, or compound 9        and compound 46, or compound 9 and compound 47, or compound 9        and compound 48, or compound 9 and compound 49, or compound 9        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Beck Anxiety Inventory or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   55. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 15 and compound 37, or compound        15 and compound 38, or compound 15 and compound 39, or compound        15 and compound 40, or compound 15 and compound 41, or compound        15 and compound 42, or compound 15 and compound 43, or compound        15 and compound 44, or compound 15 and compound 45, or compound        15 and compound 46, or compound 15 and compound 47, or compound        15 and compound 48, or compound 15 and compound 49, or compound        15 and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Beck Anxiety Inventory or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   56. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 17 and compound 37, or compound        17 and compound 38, or compound 17 and compound 39, or compound        17 and compound 40, or compound 17 and compound 41, or compound        17 and compound 42, or compound 17 and compound 43, or compound        17 and compound 44, or compound 17 and compound 45, or compound        17 and compound 46, or compound 17 and compound 47, or compound        17 and compound 48, or compound 17 and compound 49, or compound        17 and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Beck Anxiety Inventory or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   57. A method of treating depression, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 3 and compound 37, or compound 3        and compound 38, or compound 3 and compound 39, or compound 3        and compound 40, or compound 3 and compound 41, or compound 3        and compound 42, or compound 3 and compound 43, or compound 3        and compound 44, or compound 3 and compound 45, or compound 3        and compound 46, or compound 3 and compound 47, or compound 3        and compound 48, or compound 3 and compound 49, or compound 3        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or other suitable        measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   58. A method of treating depression, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 4 and compound 37, or compound 4        and compound 38, or compound 4 and compound 39, or compound 4        and compound 40, or compound 4 and compound 41, or compound 4        and compound 42, or compound 4 and compound 43, or compound 4        and compound 44, or compound 4 and compound 45, or compound 4        and compound 46, or compound 4 and compound 47, or compound 4        and compound 48, or compound 4 and compound 49, or compound 4        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or other suitable        measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   59. A method of treating depression, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 5 and compound 37, or compound 5        and compound 38, or compound 5 and compound 39, or compound 5        and compound 40, or compound 5 and compound 41, or compound 5        and compound 42, or compound 5 and compound 43, or compound 5        and compound 44, or compound 5 and compound 45, or compound 5        and compound 46, or compound 5 and compound 47, or compound 5        and compound 48, or compound 5 and compound 49, or compound 5        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or other suitable        measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   60. A method of treating depression, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 6 and compound 37, or compound 6        and compound 38, or compound 6 and compound 39, or compound 6        and compound 40, or compound 6 and compound 41, or compound 6        and compound 42, or compound 6 and compound 43, or compound 6        and compound 44, or compound 6 and compound 45, or compound 6        and compound 46, or compound 6 and compound 47, or compound 6        and compound 48, or compound 6 and compound 49, or compound 6        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or other suitable        measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   61. A method of treating depression, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 7 and compound 37, or compound 7        and compound 38, or compound 7 and compound 39, or compound 7        and compound 40, or compound 7 and compound 41, or compound 7        and compound 42, or compound 7 and compound 43, or compound 7        and compound 44, or compound 7 and compound 45, or compound 7        and compound 46, or compound 7 and compound 47, or compound 7        and compound 48, or compound 7 and compound 49, or compound 7        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or other suitable        measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   62. A method of treating depression, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 9 and compound 37, or compound 9        and compound 38, or compound 9 and compound 39, or compound 9        and compound 40, or compound 9 and compound 41, or compound 9        and compound 42, or compound 9 and compound 43, or compound 9        and compound 44, or compound 9 and compound 45, or compound 9        and compound 46, or compound 9 and compound 47, or compound 9        and compound 48, or compound 9 and compound 49, or compound 9        and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or other suitable        measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   63. A method of treating depression, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 15 and compound 37, or compound        15 and compound 38, or compound 15 and compound 39, or compound        15 and compound 40, or compound 15 and compound 41, or compound        15 and compound 42, or compound 15 and compound 43, or compound        15 and compound 44, or compound 15 and compound 45, or compound        15 and compound 46, or compound 15 and compound 47, or compound        15 and compound 48, or compound 15 and compound 49, or compound        15 and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or other suitable        measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   64. A method of treating depression, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising compound 17 and compound 37, or compound        17 and compound 38, or compound 17 and compound 39, or compound        17 and compound 40, or compound 17 and compound 41, or compound        17 and compound 42, or compound 17 and compound 43, or compound        17 and compound 44, or compound 17 and compound 45, or compound        17 and compound 46, or compound 17 and compound 47, or compound        17 and compound 48, or compound 17 and compound 49, or compound        17 and compound 50 at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 275        mg/day to provide a beneficial change in symptoms as measured by        the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or other suitable        measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   65. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of a composition comprising compound        3 and compound 37, or compound 3 and compound 38, or compound 3        and compound 39, or compound 3 and compound 40, or compound 3        and compound 41, or compound 3 and compound 42, or compound 3        and compound 43, or compound 3 and compound 44, or compound 3        and compound 45, or compound 3 and compound 46, or compound 3        and compound 47, or compound 3 and compound 48, or compound 3        and compound 49, or compound 3 and compound 50 at a combined        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in Absence Seizure Counts assessed by        Video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   66. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of a composition comprising compound        4 and compound 37, or compound 4 and compound 38, or compound 4        and compound 39, or compound 4 and compound 40, or compound 4        and compound 41, or compound 4 and compound 42, or compound 4        and compound 43, or compound 4 and compound 44, or compound 4        and compound 45, or compound 4 and compound 46, or compound 4        and compound 47, or compound 4 and compound 48, or compound 4        and compound 49, or compound 4 and compound 50 at a combined        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in Absence Seizure Counts assessed by        Video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   67. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of a composition comprising compound        5 and compound 37, or compound 5 and compound 38, or compound 5        and compound 39, or compound 5 and compound 40, or compound 5        and compound 41, or compound 5 and compound 42, or compound 5        and compound 43, or compound 5 and compound 44, or compound 5        and compound 45, or compound 5 and compound 46, or compound 5        and compound 47, or compound 5 and compound 48, or compound 5        and compound 49, or compound 5 and compound 50 at a combined        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in Absence Seizure Counts assessed by        Video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   68. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of a composition comprising compound        6 and compound 37, or compound 6 and compound 38, or compound 6        and compound 39, or compound 6 and compound 40, or compound 6        and compound 41, or compound 6 and compound 42, or compound 6        and compound 43, or compound 6 and compound 44, or compound 6        and compound 45, or compound 6 and compound 46, or compound 6        and compound 47, or compound 6 and compound 48, or compound 6        and compound 49, or compound 6 and compound 50 at a combined        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in Absence Seizure Counts assessed by        Video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   69. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of a composition comprising compound        7 and compound 37, or compound 7 and compound 38, or compound 7        and compound 39, or compound 7 and compound 40, or compound 7        and compound 41, or compound 7 and compound 42, or compound 7        and compound 43, or compound 7 and compound 44, or compound 7        and compound 45, or compound 7 and compound 46, or compound 7        and compound 47, or compound 7 and compound 48, or compound 7        and compound 49, or compound 7 and compound 50 at a combined        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in Absence Seizure Counts assessed by        Video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   70. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of a composition comprising compound        9 and compound 37, or compound 9 and compound 38, or compound 9        and compound 39, or compound 9 and compound 40, or compound 9        and compound 41, or compound 9 and compound 42, or compound 9        and compound 43, or compound 9 and compound 44, or compound 9        and compound 45, or compound 9 and compound 46, or compound 9        and compound 47, or compound 9 and compound 48, or compound 9        and compound 49, or compound 9 and compound 50 at a combined        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in Absence Seizure Counts assessed by        Video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   71. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of a composition comprising compound        15 and compound 37, or compound 15 and compound 38, or compound        15 and compound 39, or compound 15 and compound 40, or compound        15 and compound 41, or compound 15 and compound 42, or compound        15 and compound 43, or compound 15 and compound 44, or compound        15 and compound 45, or compound 15 and compound 46, or compound        15 and compound 47, or compound 15 and compound 48, or compound        15 and compound 49, or compound 15 and compound 50 at a combined        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in Absence Seizure Counts assessed by        Video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   72. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of a composition comprising compound        17 and compound 37, or compound 17 and compound 38, or compound        17 and compound 39, or compound 17 and compound 40, or compound        17 and compound 41, or compound 17 and compound 42, or compound        17 and compound 43, or compound 17 and compound 44, or compound        17 and compound 45, or compound 17 and compound 46, or compound        17 and compound 47, or compound 17 and compound 48, or compound        17 and compound 49, or compound 17 and compound 50 at a combined        dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a        reduction in Absence Seizure Counts assessed by        Video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   73. A method of treating anxiety, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,        9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol at a        combined dose between 1 mg/day and 275 mg/day to provide a        beneficial change in symptoms as measured by the Beck Anxiety        Inventory or other suitable measure. For the deuterated        compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium        present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70        percent.    -   74. A method of treating depression, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,        9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol at a        combined dose between 1 mg/day and 275 mg/day to provide a        beneficial change in symptoms as measured by the        Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale or other suitable        measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   75. A method of treating Sturge-Weber syndrome, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of a composition comprising one or more compounds 1,        2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydro-cannabinol at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg/day        to 20 mg/day to observe a reduction in seizure frequency. For        the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   76. A method of treating Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence        Seizures, wherein the method comprises administration and/or        ingestion and/or inhalation of a composition comprising one or        more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium        enriched tetrahydro-cannabinol at a combined dose ranging from        0.1 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in Absence        Seizure Counts assessed by Video-electroencephalogram or other        suitable measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is        indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   77. A method of treating Graft Versus Host Disease, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of a composition comprising one or more compounds 1,        2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydro-cannabinol at a combined dose ranging from 1.0 mg to        7.5 mg twice daily to observe a reduction in percentage of        patients with acute GVHD. For the deuterated compounds (where        “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to        protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   78. A method of treating Prader-Willi Syndrome, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of a composition comprising one or more compounds 1,        2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydro-cannabinol at a combined dose ranging from 0.1        mg/kg/day to 15 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in months to        walking or months to talking.    -   79. A method of treating Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of a composition comprising one or more compounds 1,        2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydro-cannabinol at a combined dose ranging from 0.1        mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in seizures.        For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount        of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   80. A method of treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chron's        Disease or Ulcerative

Colitis), wherein the method comprises administration and/or ingestionand/or inhalation of a composition comprising one or more compounds 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enrichedtetrahydro-cannabinol at a combined dose ranging from 1 mg to 4 mg twicedaily to observe a reduction in Chron's Disease Activity Index or othersuitable measure. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, ismore than 70 percent.

-   -   81. A method of treating Refractory Infantile Spasms, wherein        the method comprises wherein the method comprises administration        and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a composition comprising        one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 or 17 and        non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol at a combined dose        ranging from 0.1 mg/kg to 35 mg/kg twice a day to observe a        reduction of spasms and/or hypsarrythmia as confirmed by        video-electroencephalogram or other suitable measure, wherein        the effect provided by the deutero compound is provided at a        dose that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same        non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   82. A method of treating Dravet Syndrome, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,        9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol at a        combined dose ranging from 0.1 mg/kg/day to 7.5 mg/kg/day to        observe a reduction in the frequency of tonic-colonic, clonic        and focal seizures with motor components, wherein the effect        provided by the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is        at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero        compound needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated        compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium        present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70        percent.    -   83. A method of treating Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, wherein the        method comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or        inhalation of a composition comprising one or more compounds 1,        2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched        tetrahydrocannabinol at a combined dose ranging from 1.0        mg/kg/day to 7.5 mg/kg/day to observe a reduction in frequency        of motor seizures involving the trunk or extremities, wherein        the effect provided by the deutero compound is provided at a        dose that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same        non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   84. A method of treating Chronic Pain, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,        9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol at a        combined dose ranging from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a        day to observe pain relief, wherein the effect provided by the        deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   85. A method of treating Schizophrenia, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,        9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol at a        combined dose ranging from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a        day to observe a beneficial change in the Positive and Negative        Syndrome Scale or other suitable measure, wherein the effect        provided by the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is        at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero        compound needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated        compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium        present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70        percent.    -   86. A method of treating Atherosclerosis, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,        9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol at a        combined dose ranging from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a        day, wherein the effect provided by the deutero compound is        provided at a dose that is at least 10 percent less than the        dose of the same non-deutero compound needed to produce the same        effect. For the deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated)        the amount of deuterium present, as opposed to protium or        tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   87. A method of treating Multiple Sclerosis, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,        9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol at a        combined dose ranging from 1.0 mg to 100 mg daily to observe a        reduction in VAS scores or other suitable measure, wherein the        effect provided by the deutero compound is provided at a dose        that is at least 10 percent less than the dose of the same        non-deutero compound needed to produce the same effect. For the        deuterated compounds (where “D” is indicated) the amount of        deuterium present, as opposed to protium or tritium, is more        than 70 percent.    -   88. A method of treating Osteoarthritis, wherein the method        comprises administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,        9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol at a        combined dose ranging from 1 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a        day to observe a reduction in transient joint inflammation        and/or MIA-induced joint pain, wherein the effect provided by        the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.    -   89. A method of treating Dystonia, wherein the method comprises        administration and/or ingestion and/or inhalation of a        composition comprising one or more compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,        9, 15 or 17 and non-deuterium enriched tetrahydrocannabinol at a        combined dose ranging from 50 mg to 500 mg/day to observe a        reduction in dystonic symptoms, wherein the effect provided by        the deutero compound is provided at a dose that is at least 10        percent less than the dose of the same non-deutero compound        needed to produce the same effect. For the deuterated compounds        (where “D” is indicated) the amount of deuterium present, as        opposed to protium or tritium, is more than 70 percent.

In certain embodiments, an appropriate dosage level for the compounds ofthe present invention is about 0.01 to about 100 mg per kg patient bodyweight per day (mg/kg per day), about 0.01 to about 50 mg/kg per day,about 0.01 to about 25 mg/kg per day, or about 0.05 to about 10 mg/kgper day, which may be administered in single or multiple doses. Asuitable dosage level may be about 0.01 to about 100 mg/kg per day,about 0.05 to about 50 mg/kg per day, or about 0.1 to about 10 mg/kg perday. Within this range the dosage may be about 0.01 to about 0.1, about0.1 to about 1.0, about 1.0 to about 10, or about 10 to about 50 mg/kgper day.

In certain cases, compounds of the present invention can be inhaled,typically as a vapor or aerosol. The vapor or aerosol can be produced byany suitable method, including use of an e-cigarette. Oftentimes when ane-cigarette is used, one or more compounds of the present invention areincluded in an e-liquid. Such an e-liquid typically contains at least:one or more compounds of the present invention; propylene glycol;glycerin; and one or more flavorings.

For oral administration of compounds and compositions of the presentinvention, any suitable form (e.g., tablet, oil, suspension, etc.) maybe used.

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1. A compound, wherein the compound is of the structure below:

wherein, R₁ to R₂₈ are independently “H” or “D”, where at least one ofthe substituents is “D”.
 2. The compound according to claim 1, whereinthe compound is selected from a group of compounds consisting ofcompounds 3, 4, 5, 6 and
 7. 3. The compound according to claim 1,wherein the compound is selected from a group of compounds consisting ofcompounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or
 16. 4. The compound accordingto claim 1, wherein the compound is selected from a group of compoundsconsisting of compounds 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and
 25. 5. Thecompound according to claim 1, wherein the compound is selected from agroup of compounds consisting of compounds 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,33 and
 34. 6. A method of treating pain, hyperalgesia, allodynia,inflammatory hyperalgesia, neuropathic hyperalgesia, acute nociception,osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis-related spasticity, autoimmunedisorders; allergic reactions, CNS inflammation, atherosclerosis,age-related macular degeneration, cough, leukemia, lymphoma, CNS tumors,prostate cancer, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, amyotrophic lateralsclerosis, Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, or gastrointestinalmotility, wherein the method comprises the administration of a compoundaccording to claim
 1. 7. The method according to claim 6, wherein themethod is for treating pain, and wherein the administered compound isselected from a group of compounds consisting of compounds 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and
 17. 8. The method according toclaim 6, wherein the method is for treating multiple sclerosis-relatedspasticity, and wherein the administered compound is selected from agroup of compounds consisting of compounds 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and
 17. 9. The method according to claim 6, whereinthe method is for treating atherosclerosis, and wherein the administeredcompound is selected from a group of compounds consisting of compounds3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and
 17. 10. The methodaccording to claim 6, wherein the method is for treating osteoarthritis,and wherein the administered compound is selected from a group ofcompounds consisting of compounds 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, and
 17. 11. A composition comprising at least 1 mg of atleast one compound selected from a group of compounds consisting ofcompounds 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34 andanother compound selected from a group of compounds consisting of aflavorant and a colorant.
 12. The composition according to claim 11,wherein the compound is selected from a group of compounds consisting ofcompounds 3, 4, 5, 6 and
 7. 13. The composition according to claim 11,wherein the compound is selected from a group of compounds consisting ofcompounds 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and
 16. 14. The compositionaccording to claim 11, wherein the compound is selected from a group ofcompounds consisting of compounds 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and25.
 15. The composition according to claim 11, wherein the compound isselected from a group of compounds consisting of compounds 26, 27, 28,29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34.